How to Handle a Day Surgery Procedure when You Tend to Get Yourself Worked up over the Smallest Things

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Calm yourself before you go to the hospital/clinic.

   Squeeze clay or a stress ball and take deep breaths.
   
   Listen to nature sounds or read a book to keep your mind off of it.
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   Step 2: If you are afraid of needles

   Just Google/Bing/Yahoo EMLA if you don't know what it is.
   
   It's basically cream that numbs your skin a bit. , A stuffed toy, your Mom or Dad, your favourite blanket.
   
   Don't be scared to bring things that you think are immature.
   
   There is a 40% chance that one of your friends are going to show up. , It can range from anything.
   
   Chocolate to your parents.
   
   LifeGuide Hub to your Uncle's Porsche. , Squeeze the pillow.
   
   Bite the pillow.
   
   Whatever it takes for you to push through it. , You will feel the occasional poke or two but that's all you'll feel. , Yes, thread is going into your skin repeatedly, but think of other stuff. , When the doctor is doing his work, just lie there for a bit.
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   Step 3: then apply an Emla patch 1-2 hours before.

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   Step 4: Bring things that comfort you.

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   Step 5: While you're waiting think of things other than the procedure.

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   Step 6: When the doctor sticks the needle in: Breathe deeply.

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   Step 7: By now you should be numb.

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   Step 8: When the doctor stitches you

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   Step 9: try not to think about it.

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    Step 10: Take it slow.

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